Residence Hall Network Setup

*BSU provides Symantec AntiVirus free of charge to Residence Hall students. Be sure to uninstall any existing virus protection software by using the Add/Remove Programs utility in the Control Panel of your computer.

We strongly suggest following the instructions below to secure your computer and connect to the campus network in order to avoid virus infection.  

If inappropriate activity is detected from the network connection assigned to you, your network connection will be disabled and placed in the quarantine network until virus and other malicious software is removed from your computer. This may require reformatting your computer so be sure to have the original CD’s that came with your computer.

Connecting your computer to the Network:

BEFORE YOU BEGIN:

• See System Requirements
• Does your computer have a network card?
  If not, they are available for purchase at the Student Help Desk.
• Do you have a Category 5 network cable?
  You can purchase a network cable at the Student Help Desk.

FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO CONNECT TO THE CAMPUS NETWORK:
Use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to the network jack. Open a web browser. If your computer does not connect automatically, click here. Once you are connected, follow these steps:

STEP 1: Update Windows

STEP 2: Install Symantec AntiVirus

STEP 3: Boot in Safe Mode & Scan Your Computer

STEP 4: Install Spyware Removal Tools

STEP 5: Remove Spyware